Task 5 PMI-PBA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   During system testing, a test case fails because a feature does not behave as expected. The business analyst uses the traceability matrix to determine which requirement the test case is linked to. What is the purpose of this action?

   • ATo identify which developer wrote the code for the feature.
   • BTo verify that the test case is testing the correct requirement and to identify the requirement that may need to be re-evaluated.
   • CTo determine the cost of fixing the defect.
   • DTo find out which stakeholder approved the requirement.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A business analyst is creating a traceability matrix for a project that has both functional and non-functional requirements. The project manager wants to ensure that every requirement is tested. However, some non-functional requirements, such as performance, are difficult to test with a single test case. What is the best approach?

   • ALink all non-functional requirements to a single general performance test case.
   • BLink non-functional requirements to the design document instead of test cases.
   • CDo not include non-functional requirements in the traceability matrix because they are difficult to test.
   • DLink each non-functional requirement to a specific test case or a set of test cases that verify it, and document any that cannot be fully tested.
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4. 3application · medium

   A business analyst is preparing a communication for stakeholders about the status of requirements. The audience includes both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What is the best approach for the communication?

   • AProvide only a verbal update in a meeting without written documentation.
   • BSend a technical report with all requirement changes and their impact analysis.
   • CProvide a summary of requirement status and a link to the detailed traceability matrix for those who want more detail.
   • DSend the full traceability matrix to all stakeholders.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   How does traceability support the verification of requirements?

   • ABy providing a list of all stakeholders involved in the project
   • BBy linking each requirement to its test cases, ensuring that every requirement is tested
   • CBy creating a backup of the requirements document
   • DBy calculating the project's return on investment
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6. 5expert · hard

   During validation, a stakeholder discovers that a delivered solution does not meet a business need that was documented in the business case. The traceability matrix shows that the business need is not linked to any requirement. What is the most likely cause?

   • AA requirement was not created for the business need, or the traceability link was not established.
   • BThe stakeholder misunderstood the business need.
   • CThe project manager removed the requirement from the scope.
   • DThe test case was not executed.
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